Led by Singapore, shares in Asia's emerging markets slipped on Thursday, as the U.S. Federal Reserve's forecasts dented hopes that economies would recover more strongly once lockdowns introduced to ... ( read original story ...)
Citi Adds Hong Kong, Singapore Shares on ‘New Business Cycle’
More traditional companies in Hong Kong and Singapore are set to benefit from a “new business cycle” globally as their economies recover from the pandemic, according to Citigroup Inc.’s ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Diplomat Turned Global Tech Executive: iQIYI Appoints Kuek Yu-Chuang as Vice President in Overseas Market Push
PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI Inc. (Nasdaq: IQ) ('iQIYI' or the 'Company'), an innovative market-leading online entertainment ... ( read original story ...)
Renewed Consolidation Predicted For Singapore Shares
Volume was 1.63 billion shares worth 1.54 billion Singapore dollars. There were 268 gainers and 196 decliners. Among the actives, SATS surged 2.74 percent, while SembCorp Industries plunged 2.39 ... ( read original story ...)
China’s BRI strategy and Laos: The Statesman contributors
In the article, the authors say that Laos is one of the top countries at risk of Chinese "debt trap" and should consider diversifying its investments with other countries - such as Thailand, India, ... ( read original story ...)
Israel’s griffon vultures get new lease of life
A conservationist holds the head of a griffon vulture after it was temporarily captured as part of a national project to protect and increase the population of the protected bird in Israel, at a makes ... ( read original story ...)
Protests hit Druze city in Syria for fourth day
Hundreds of Syrians in the mainly Druze city of Sweida took to the streets for a fourth day on Wednesday, protesting worsening economic conditions and demanding the downfall of Syrian President Bashar ... ( read original story ...)
North Korea says U.S. meddling in inter-Korean affairs could affect election
North Korea said on Thursday the United States has no standing to comment on inter-Korean affairs, and it is in Washington's interest to stay quiet if it wants the upcoming presidential election to go ... ( read original story ...)
Khazanah Considers Providing up to $1.2 Billion Malaysia Airlines Aid
Khazanah Nasional Bhd., Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, is considering providing as much as 5 billion ringgit ($1.2 billion) to the national flag carrier to see it through the coronavirus-induced ... ( read original story ...)
Iraq, US Launch Strategic Talks, With Tempered Expectations
That has tempered expectations for the first strategic dialogue between Iraq and the US in a decade, which will chiefly address the fate of the US-led military coalition, as well as economic and ... ( read original story ...)